Hedao

Chapter 56 Dilemma
"Mr. Qin is taking care of our Xiao family's business, so why is it inconvenient for me? But you and I are acquaintances, and the 500 taels of silver is the external price. Since you are looking for me, you don't need such an expensive price. Tomorrow I'll have someone send three sticks of Tianji Xugupao here, and you can give me 1000 taels when the time comes." Xiao Qing said.

"Then thank you Miss Xiao Qing, I'll give you the money now." Qin Ziling saw that Xiao Qing had wiped off 500 taels of silver for him on purpose. Although he was surprised in his heart, he did not refuse to be hypocritical. Instead, he cupped his hands and took out 1000 taels directly handed over the banknote to Xiao Qing.

"Okay, you can come here to get it tomorrow." Xiao Qing took the bank note straightforwardly and said.

"Miss Xiao Qing, I'm sorry, then I'll take my leave first, you're busy." Qin Ziling stood up and said, then deliberately cupped his hands at Xia Yan.

Watching Qin Ziling leave, Xia Yan hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't help but said: "Miss, this Qin Feng doesn't even dare to go into the inner city to buy ointment, is there any problem?"

"You think too much. A person whose cultivation has clearly reached at least the peak level of Iron Skin, and who is likely to practice leg skills, and may even be in the realm of strength, is willing to earn five or six taels of silver every time through hunting. I am willing to spend 500 taels of silver to buy Tianji Xugu paste for a friend who is probably only in the realm of muscle training. A person who values ​​affection, why not help him!" Xiao Qing replied, and when he spoke, he looked at the golden fish swimming in the pond, revealing extremely complicated emotions.

In the past, she was unwilling to escape alone because of the word "love". As a result, she had no choice but to lose her strength. She was ridiculed by many people as "the benevolence of a woman", and because of this, she ruined her bright future and even her family's life. The people here also hated that iron could not be made into steel, and accused her of being "a woman's benevolence".

After listening too much, sometimes even Xiao Qing herself becomes suspicious. Could it be that she did something wrong?
If the two sides were disparate in strength at that time and there was no chance of winning at all, she would resolutely choose to escape and plan to avenge her grandfather, those guards and clansmen in the future. If she stays, there is a great hope of saving some guards and clansmen, not to mention Grandpa's corpse, can she be a deserter?
Thinking differently, what if she is those guards and clansmen?They clearly hoped to turn the situation around, but the entire army was annihilated because the coach fled before the battle. Would they die willingly?

If so, how many guards and clansmen will swear to guard the Xiao family if similar things happen in the future?
Or if she succeeds and doesn't lose her strength, who would accuse her of being "a woman's benevolence"?They will only praise her as a loving and righteous heroine, and her reputation will surely flourish.

But the reality is always cruel.

She succeeded, but at the same time, she also hurt her foundation and lost her strength, so she completely became a little girl who only had the "benevolence of a woman" and could not achieve great things.

Today, she seemed to faintly see the shadow of herself in Qin Ziling's body.

A master, he is willing to condescend to hunting to make money, and he will not hesitate to spend 500 taels of silver for a friend who trains his muscles!
"It's just that Miss has sold many wild animals and medicinal materials to him at the original price, and now she has wiped out 500 taels of silver all at once. Isn't that a bit too..." Xia Yan said.

"For me, a little more money is not much, and a little less money is not a lot. It's different for him. He can go hunting in the mountains dozens of times. If this is the case, why not sell him a favor? Selling favors is the same. In terms of people, if you change someone, no matter how high your cultivation base is, I will not sell this favor, because he is very likely to be a white-eyed wolf, who eats yours, takes yours, and will bite you back in the end. But Qin Feng won't, don't think he didn't say any words of gratitude, and he didn't express anything before, in fact, he must remember this feeling in his heart."

"Well, actually, I don't expect him to have anything in return. With his cultivation base and status, he can't help me with my affairs even if he wants to." Speaking of the latter part, Xiao Qing didn't know what to think of, with a sad look on his face. .

"Miss, is the family forcing you again?" Seeing this, Xia Yan couldn't help showing a worried expression.

"Hehe, the big family, personal interests can always be sacrificed. Since I lost my strength, in their eyes, it is nothing more than a woman who can exchange benefits! Fortunately, I have taken precautions to control a lot these years. The industry can generate a lot of benefits every year, so it still has some negotiating qualifications. It's just that I don't know how long this matter will last." Xiao Qing said, with a hint of sarcasm on his face.

"Hmph, that's not good. Then we will pull some people to leave Fangchao County directly. Miss, your feat back then was incomprehensible to others. All of us who were servants and servants admired you in our hearts, especially the one who was rescued by you back then. Man, as long as you say a word, I will definitely be willing to protect you when you leave." Xia Yan said.

"Don't be stupid, how much ability do you have? Besides, many people still have wives and children! Forget it, let's not talk about these things, it's not that bad yet." Xiao Qing waved his hands as he spoke, and then He took some fish food, casually sprinkled it in the pond, and watched silently as big and small brocade fish swarmed to snatch the food.

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"It's normal for young people to be proud of their talents. I know about it." Zuo Le said calmly after hearing Zheng Xinghan's report in the backyard of Han Tie's courtyard.

"But Master Zuo, I think Junior Brother Nangong Yue's character is..." Seeing that Master Zuo didn't seem to be paying attention at all, Zheng Xinghan hesitated for a while, and bravely spoke again.

"Character?" Zuo Le raised his hand upon hearing this and interrupted Zheng Xinghan, with a mocking look on his lips, and said: "Fifty knows destiny, master is 55 years old this year, I dare not say that I have seen countless people in my life, But people who have met must have experienced many more things than you. Is it possible that I can't see what kind of character Nangong Yue has?"

"But so what? The times are different. When the Daqi Kingdom was founded, the "virtue" was the first priority in the selection of talents, and then the knowledge and talent. But now it is a troubled time. Only those who have strength and soldiers can have power, status, and talent. Self-protection, how many people still care about virtue?"

"My Hantie Zhangyuan is actually struggling to survive in the cracks, and the situation is getting worse and worse. Why? Have you ever thought about it, that is, I am the only martial artist supporting this Hantie Zhangyuan! If we If there is another Jinli martial artist in the Hantie Zhangyuan, the situation will be completely different, and we will have greater self-protection ability and the right to speak here in Fangqiang City."

"You have also seen these days that all forces are wooing Nangong Yue. Even someone as proud as Lu Taiqiang is willing to put down his airs to curry favor with Nangong Yue. Could it be that they value Nangong Yue's character? No, they are all staring at him. His talent for martial arts training is all about having a Jinli martial artist in his camp in the future. At this time, if the teacher changes his attitude towards Nangong Yue because of what you said, and gives up cultivating him, he will turn around If we can justifiably leave Hantie Zhangyuan and join other people's sects, then our Hantie Zhangyuan has lost the hope of having a strong martial artist in recent years. Just relying on one person as a teacher, maybe one day we will be given by others. devoured."

"But as long as you don't change your attitude towards Nan Gongyue as a teacher, and continue to cultivate him with your heart, even if he becomes a strong martial artist, he will still be my disciple, and he will still have to protect the Han Tie Zhangyuan, and dare not do anything to deceive the master and destroy the ancestors." Few people can bear such a big hat when it comes to treasonous things!"

"Xinghan, you are a prudent and honest person, and I am very assured of you as a teacher. But some things, especially in this troubled world, can't be done just based on feelings and preferences. It depends on the overall situation. To be honest, Ziling's recent behavior has really exceeded my expectations. I admire him and like him from the bottom of my heart. But it is a pity that he has no talent at all, his potential has been exhausted, and his destiny is doomed. What can be changed by being a teacher?"

"However, you don't have to worry, if you are a teacher for a day, it is absolutely not allowed for the same family to fight each other!" After finishing speaking, Zuo Le patted Zheng Xinghan's shoulder with a serious expression on his face.

"Master Zuo, I understand!" Zheng Xinghan nodded and replied, his heart was very heavy, as if he was blocked by something and couldn't vent.

How can a person like Nangong Yue be arrogant and get a lot of cultivation?
Why should people like Qin Ziling be humiliated and not be treated fairly?
But Zheng Xinghan knew that what Zuo Le said was right, the world is like this now, strength is everything!
"It's good to understand. By the way, Ziling can be completely trusted, and his actual combat ability is also good. Recently, the outside of the city is not peaceful. In two or three months, it will be the time when the cold snow lotus grass will mature. You can take him and Muxuan together. Go pick them." Zuo Le patted Zheng Xinghan's shoulder again and said.

"Yes, Master Zuo." Zheng Xinghan couldn't help but his eyes lit up when he heard the words, his spirit was shaken, and he quickly replied.

"You, you, after all, you still can't get rid of your emotional problems!" Zuo Le pointed at Zheng Xinghan, shaking his head.

"Hey." Zheng Xinghan scratched his head.

"Go!" Zuo Le waved.

(End of this chapter)